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Jakob the Liar (1999)
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Product Details: Jakob the Liar (1999)

Edition:DVD Closed Caption
MPAA Rating:PG-13
Release Date:03/21/2000
UPC:043396028449
Directed by:Peter Kassovitz
Featuring:Robin Williams, Alan Arkin, Bob Balaban, See all cast

Synopsis: Jakob the Liar (1999)

In Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, poor Jewish cafe owner Jakob accidentally overhears a forbidden radio news bulletin signaling Soviet military successes against German forces. To combat the overwhelming depression and suicide that pervades the ghetto, Jakob tells fictitious news bulletins about Allied advances against the Nazis. These lies keep hope and...
In Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, poor Jewish cafe owner Jakob accidentally overhears a forbidden radio news bulletin signaling Soviet military successes against German forces. To combat the overwhelming depression and suicide that pervades the ghetto, Jakob tells fictitious news bulletins about Allied advances against the Nazis. These lies keep hope and humor alive among the ghetto inhabitants-spirits are lifted, hearts are refreshed and hope is reborn. The Germans learn of the mythical radio, however, and begin a search for the resistance hero who dares operate itÂ…
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Features: Jakob the Liar (1999)

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Subtitles - English
Additional Release Material:
Additional Audio Material: Isolated Music Score
Making Of: Making-Of Featurette
Audio Commentary: Peter Kassovitz, Director
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Talent Files
Filmographies:
1. Filmography

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    Jacob the liar

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Dec 17, 2000

    this was a very good movie

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    ALMOST AS FUNNY AS A GOOD OL' GANG RAPE

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 3, 2002 | 0 out of 1 found this Jakob the Liar (1999) review helpful

    Mork was funny in POPEYE, hilarious in ALADDIN, stunning in DEAD POETS SOCIETY - but, not up to this utterly shameless script. Shame on the Holocaust-survivor author. Direction, SUPPORTING cast, photography, and editing are rock solid.

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